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The Day Today

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The Day Today

"The headlines tonight..."

1994- 1994

1 Seasons

6 Episodes

8.3(64 votes)

Ended

Comedy

Overview

A spoof of the British news — including ridiculous stories, patronising vox pops, offensively hard-hitting research and a sports presenter clearly struggling for metaphors. Adapted from Radio 4 series 'On the Hour'.

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Social & External

Production Companies

BBC

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

The people behind it

Cast & crew

7 featured cast members

Starring

Chris Morris

Chris Morris

Christopher Morris / Various Characters

Steve Coogan

Steve Coogan

Alan Partridge / Various Characters

Patrick Marber

Patrick Marber

Peter O'Hanraha-hanrahan / Various Characters

Rebecca Front

Rebecca Front

Barbara Wintergreen / Various Characters

Doon Mackichan

Doon Mackichan

Collaterlie Sisters / Various Characters

David Schneider

David Schneider

Sylvester Stuart / Various Characters

Michael Alexander St John

Announcer (voice)

Creative team

Created by: Chris Morris
Armando Iannucci
Showrunner: Peter Fincham
Produced by: Peter Fincham
Armando Iannucci

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